Question

Write the names of asana which derive their name from living and non-living objects.

Answer 1

There are many types of asana; some of them derive their name from living as well as non-living beings.

Examples:

1. USTRASANA derive from camel
2. KUKKUTASANA derive from cock
3. SIMHASANA derive from lion
4. VYAGHRASANA derive from tiger

Similarly, some asana derive from the name of non-living:

1. DANDASANA derive from stick
2. UTKATASANA derive from chair
3. DHANURASANA derive from bow
4. PARVATASANA derive from mountain